Human Resources Generalist (Remote-Flexible)

Job Title: HR Compensation Analyst

Human Resources

Reports To: Assistant Vice President, Human Resources

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

Manages the development, implementation, and administration of the University’s classification and compensation programs

Conducts market salary research and benchmarking positions against external data; Serves as the institution's primary administrator for compensation surveys, ensuring timely and accurate participation in local, regional, industry-specific, and higher education salary surveys

Reviews new and existing positions to ensure accurate FLSA exemption status and proper job classification for alignment with regulations and organizational structure

Approves new hire recommendations, salary offers, and data inputs within Workday to ensure compliance with University policies and wage and hours laws

Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state, and local compensation-related laws and regulations, including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Equal Pay Act, and other relevant employment laws across the various states in which the University operates
Leverages Workday and Adaptive Insights to ensure position control, adherence to personnel budget, and accurately track personnel changes and funding

Collaborates with HR leadership and HRIS to develop Workday Adaptive Insights and Workforce Planning to accurately assess the current competition and forecast future demand for qualified professionals

Works closely with HR leadership in managing all position allocations and reorganizations

Utilize HRIS and reporting tools to support compensation planning and decision-making

Supports University leaders by conducting staffing-related research and data analysis aimed at aligning workforce needs with University initiatives

Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence

Builds rapport with leaders across the university, communicating in a concise, customer-focused manner

Provides training and guidance on compensation practices, salary administration, and job classification processes

Provides guidance and education to HR liaisons and department managers on pay decisions, salary offers, policy, and guideline interpretation and job evaluation

Collaborates with managers to determine staffing needs, designs and adjusts salary structures, and develops policies and procedures related to the compensation program

Lead or support special projects related to compensation, organizational effectiveness, and workforce strategy

Participate in HR system implementations, upgrades, and process improvement efforts

Required Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Master’s degree in business administration, human resources, or related field

Minimum of 3 years’ prior relevant work experience

Experience conducting pay equity analyses and compensation program design

Experience with Workday preferred

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures

Demonstrated Microsoft Office skills, including advanced Excel skills

Ability to analyze large data sets and present findings to various audiences

Knowledge of government regulations as they apply to HR and compensation programs, including knowledge of federal and state wage and hour laws

Analytical skills to facilitate understanding and application of research and statistics in report writing and decision making

Work Environment - Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions. Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

General office setting

Standard Flex (Routine flexible remote work scheduling with 3 days on-campus after initial training period)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Ability to work effectively at a computer for up to eight hours daily